Author Topic: Deflection skills or ACM? (Read 3573 times)

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #15 on:** April 25, 2005, 07:40:08 AM »

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Originally posted by lasersailor184

Also, I prefer flying the Spit 1, but recently I've only had time to fly during squad nights, so I've had to fly useful planes.

Try the 109 F-4

You'll respect yourself more in the morning.

mechanic · « **Reply #16 on:** April 25, 2005, 08:25:53 AM »

you guys are way off the mark about punishr

when i used to fly with the NDM i would generaly find him in an F4U1 or c205 at 8k while everyone else vulched.

when will this vindictive BBs assumption-fest end?

214thCavalier · « **Reply #17 on:** April 25, 2005, 09:32:44 AM »

Umm mechanic, exactly where has anybody had a go at punishr in this thread ?
I cant see it, or are you trying to perpetuate your vindictive BBs assumption-fest accusation?

mechanic · « **Reply #18 on:** April 25, 2005, 09:57:18 AM »

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Originally posted by Schaden
Lemme guess - Spit 9 driver? And btw you're only "a Great flyer" (snicker) when OTHER people say so, not when you proclaim it yourself...and even then having someone say xxxx is "pretty good" is enough.

i could quote more.

are you blind?

Dead Man Flying · « **Reply #19 on:** April 25, 2005, 10:29:22 AM »

Aw, that's just Schaden. If he didn't have sour grapes, he wouldn't have any grapes at all.

-- Todd/Leviathn

Edbert1 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 25, 2005, 10:45:51 AM »

Well, now that Levi has joined the thread maybe he can tell us how he makes unbelievable snapshots when the con is out of sight, far under his nose. I know you have to anticipate, but he seems to seldom miss. I have watched his films and it is downright scary!

dedalos · « **Reply #21 on:** April 25, 2005, 10:56:20 AM »

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Originally posted by Edbert
I know you have to anticipate, but he seems to seldom miss. I have watched his films and it is downright scary!

~~WHAT??? He does miss???? When~~

214thCavalier · « **Reply #22 on:** April 25, 2005, 10:58:26 AM »

I think you may be too sensitive Mechanic

That hardly qualifies as a vindictive BBs assumption-fest, you could stretch it to be a BBS assumption but thats about it.

If it makes you feel any better i was having a mild poke at Schaden in my original post.

So just think of him as a Tempest drive by shooter, who feels superior enough to make derogatory comments on spit9 guys.

There ya go if you rattle that cage enough you may get a bite

Blammo · « **Reply #23 on:** April 25, 2005, 11:00:24 AM »

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Originally posted by mechanic
i could quote more.

are you blind?

Granted, the "Lemme guess" commit is out of line. I am not slamming Punisher, but the old addage is more often true than not: If you have to tell people something is so, then maybe it isn't. However, by the same token: it ain't braggin if it's true.

If this were a picnic and beer were involved, the next words would be something like: Oh yeah, well watch this....followed by the wail of an ambulance siren.

Simaril · « **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2005, 11:04:34 AM »

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Originally posted by Edbert
Well, now that Levi has joined the thread maybe he can tell us how he makes unbelievable snapshots when the con is out of sight, far under his nose. I know you have to anticipate, but he seems to seldom miss. I have watched his films and it is downright scary!

that brings up a tactical question I've been wondering about. Though I know that there are infinite variables (yada, yada, yada) -- when sustained turning in angles fight, it it better to alternate high and low yo-yo to maintain vision at under nose target (at some energy cost, but hopefully giving snaps with the vertical transitions); or, try to develop the magic judgement that Levi has ? I've typically taken blind shots but...ummmm.....doesnt always work well for me.

Edbert1 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 25, 2005, 11:08:40 AM »

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Originally posted by dedalos
WHAT??? He does miss???? When

I know of one time, last September I beleive.

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 25, 2005, 12:02:06 PM »

Thanks mechanic. But if I go out and say something like I did at first, I fully open myself up to bashing.

Also, I've tried the 109F4. I never really liked the 109 series, so the F4 did nothing for me.

Eagler · « **Reply #27 on:** April 25, 2005, 01:09:45 PM »

tracers can help

and always pull the trigger sooner than you think you need to

between lag and poor judgement, most snap/deflections undershoot not overshoot

Grits · « **Reply #28 on:** April 25, 2005, 01:27:43 PM »

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Originally posted by Eagler
between lag and poor judgement, most snap/deflections undershoot not overshoot

I agree 100% Eagler.

I started a routine where every time before I go online, I shoot drones offline for 5-10 minutes. Mostly I fly opposite the directions of the drones and try front 1/4 deflection shots, but not HO's. Usually my wings are in at least a 45deg bank to make the shots. Its a good warmup, and has helped my gunnery immensely. I shoot from all kinds of angles and speeds, and what I noticed is the first few minutes before I get my head "calibrated" I am missing from massively undershooting, or not firing soon enough or pulling enough lead.

Now when I do pull the trigger online, I have already gotten all those "bad" shots out of the way, and though a combination of that, and not firing until I'm REALLY sure I will hit, I'm over 10% hit percent for the first time.

Don · « **Reply #29 on:** April 25, 2005, 01:29:12 PM »

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